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local produce unique to its location, and many consumers are choosing owner Julliano of “Julliano’s” raw food
remember to bring some back for your organic over commercial grade even cuisine is gaining fans from health
upcoming shindig. It would cost a lot though non-organic is usually cheaper. obsessed celebs to holistic doctors and
more to obtain back home. Organic is available across California cancer survivors. There is even an LA
Young’s bar enjoyed a bit of the where vegetarian and vegan dish based, quick-service food chain, “Leaf
international flavor, too. French wine options in addition to the usual fare, are Cuisine “.
and champagne was featured along more often the norm and where, the Many of their dishes are packaged
side a fully stocked martini bar with latest health trend, raw food cuisine, is and sold through Whole Foods
ten different mixers, mojitos and picking up steam as well. throughout Southern California and
margaritas. Spearheaded by Los Angeles soon to NoCal as well. Founder of Leaf
Back at her home base in based, raw food chef/author/restaurant and long time raw foodist, Rod Rotondi
Cincinnati, Ohio, Young says she
decides differently how her budget
would best serve her guests. “People want to get more bang for their
“Entertainment is a top priority for a lot
of people here, so we hired a comedian buck. They can’t afford going to bars
for our Christmas party and more
recently, a DJ. It’s a big expense but
and going out to have dinner all in one
I think it’s worth it. Your guests enjoy
it and stay at the party a little longer.”
evening anymore, so more of us are
The actress says she trims the budget
elsewhere.
entertaining at home.”
“I searched for food items that
could really stretch. For example, I made
cucumber sandwiches with tarragon
and dill flavored spread. The dill only
cost $2.99 and unbelievably, it helped
me make 150 sandwiches.”
“I prepared all of my easy favorites,
but it took me a lot longer than I
expected” says Young. “The cheese
was the easiest to prepare because you
just have to slice it, but even that takes
time and attention, because you have to
get the cheese at the right temperature
and remove the wax. Garnishes take
time to do too but make any dish look
more upscale.”
On the famously health and beauty
conscious West Coast, celebrity Party
caterers are often required to satisfy
specific dietary preferences and trends.
The green movement is well underway
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